Wind farms tipped to lead UK renewables effort

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Experts claim Britain will need rapid expansion in wind capacity to meet 15 per cent EU renewable energy target

The UK wind industry is being tipped as the big winner following the European Commission's announcement yesterday of its climate change action plan. Under the proposals the UK will have to generate...

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